Mark D. Neil

Mark D. Neil, 58, a resident of Silver Springs Lane, Manchester Center, VT, passed away unexpectedly on July 30th, 2020. Mark was born in Glens Falls, NY on February 14, 1962, the son of Elizabeth Neil of Salem, NY. He attended Salem Washington Academy and was enlisted in the Army National Guard after his schooling. Mark was a longtime resident of Shushan, NY and most recently worked at NAPA Auto Parts and Doggone Daycare in Manchester Center, VT. He previously worked for Durrin, Inc. (Schuylerville, NY) as a bus driver, and Main Care Energy (NY) as a delivery driver. He was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast and was happy any time he was on the open road. Mark enjoyed fishing, bon fires, classic rock, and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his pets. Mark was a man of few words but full of helpful actions. Mark is survived by his children, Curtis James Neil (Erica) of Cohoes, NY (and Curtis' mother Jo Ann Houck of Troy, NY.) As well as his loving daughter, Amanda Lynn Roeske (Robert) of Cambridge, NY (and Amanda's mother Linda Neil of Shushan, NY.) He is also survived by his mother Elizabeth Neil of Salem, NY, her brother Clifford Neil Jr. (Janice) of Salem, NY, and many cousins on his mother's side. Mark also leaves a nephew Whitney Allen Rehn (Elizabeth) and their children and brother-in-law Lee Rehn (Diane) all of Hudson Falls, NY. Mark also leaves a companion, Pheobe Savoy and her son Todd of Manchester Center, VT. Mark was predeceased by his Grandparents Clifford Neil (Edith), his mother-in-law Lillian Rehn, his sister-in-law Holly Rehn, and her fiance Gregory Moffitt. Funeral/memorial services for Mark will be announced at a later date during a safe gathering time for family and friends.  Mark was a no fuss kind of a guy and would want to keep everyone safe during this time of unease. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Mark's memory may be made to The Georgi on the Battenkill where he spent many summer days with his loving family and friends or to the local animal shelter of your choice as Mark dearly loved all of his pets over the years, c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255. Memorial gifts may also be made to a go fund me page to assist the family (https://www.gofundme.com/f/mark-d-neil).